Grains were weaker overnight but managed to firm through Wednesday’s trade to post gains. Livestock markets were mixed.

The Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee (DGAC) is responsible for reviewing current nutrition science and providing recommendations for the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, which are updated every five years.

The shift to climate-smart farming emphasizes low-carbon crop yields for biofuels, with 45Z tax credits starting Jan. 1, 2025. Farmers should consider profitable changes while documenting their existing sustainable practices.

Rich Nelson of Allendale says corn and soybeans showed resilience rallying into the close on strong demand. However, he thinks it may be exporters front loading their purchases. Cattle reverse in reaction to the McDonald’s E.coli story.

Alan Brugler, A and N Economics, LLC says grains are caught in a tug of war between farmer selling and strong cash basis levels due to strong demand.

Lance Sommers has transformed his family’s 2,000-acre grain and dairy farm by integrating technology and boosting efficiency to free up time to refocus efforts on other aspects of their operation.